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The Pony Express re-ride returns to Sacramento today after a nearly 2,000-mile horseback journey across eight states carrying more than 1,500 letters.   Video

The annual Pony Express re-ride concludes today in Old Sacramento. Video

Video  Thursday on the PBS KVIE News Minute, the Michelin Guide announced this week The Kitchen and Localis will both retain their one-star status. The recreation of the famed Pony Express ride ended today in Old Sacramento. Plus, Sacramento leaders are moving forward with cannabis lounges.

History came alive in Historic Folsom on Thursday as families, local history enthusiasts and visitors gathered along Sutter Street to welcome the return of one of the American West’s most enduring traditions. Children and adults alike gathered to watch the riders arrive as history was recreated, while many visitors also took advantage of free admission…

On Wednesday afternoon, around 50 or so people who gathered at South Curry and West 2nd streets got to witness the Pony Express Re-Ride. The annual event, which commemorates the original Pony Express from 1860-61, this year included for the first time an additional rider carrying an American flag to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary.…

June 24, 2026 edition   In 250 years of postal history, one of the briefest innovations left one of the most lasting impressions: the Pony Express. Officially the Central Overland California and Pike’s Peak Express Co., a private enterprise, the Pony Express was born 166 years ago on April 3, 1860, and lasted just 18…

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The National Pony Express Re-Ride is making its way through the region, giving residents a chance to watch a piece of American history pass by on horseback. The annual ride travels through eight states, including Nevada, following the historic Pony Express route. The original mail service operated from 1860 to 1861,…

Annual Pony Express Re-ride gallops across the county, U.S. When the Pony Express re-ride c ame through town late Friday morning af ter hours- long delays along the way, Douglas had a special Texan guest. Natalie Gonzales of Gainsville, Texas served as the Glendo to Douglas leg for this year’s re-ride atop her noble steed…

MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) — The 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride made its way through the Beehive State on Sunday. From June 15 to June 25, riders in authentic attire are carrying a traditional mochila packed with 1,570 letters on a 1,900+ mile horseback journey across eight states, honoring a vital chapter in U.S. communication history…

MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) — The 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride made its way through the Beehive State on Sunday. From June 15 to June 25, riders in authentic attire are carrying a traditional mochila packed with 1,570 letters on a 1,900+ mile horseback journey across eight states, honoring a vital chapter in U.S. communication history…